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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2004-01-28 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 28, 2004 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order 6:15 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) 2. Roll Call Present: o o Councilmembers Femekes, Garbarino and Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Green and Mayor Matsumoto Absent: None Public Comments Interview applicants for the Parking Place and Cultural Arts Commissions (Interview questions are consistent with those approved by Council on February 12, 2003.) The following applicants were interviewed for the Parking Place Commission: · Ms. Frances Luster · Mr. Norm Faria · Mr. Jonas Ruiz (interview was also for Cultural Arts Commission) The following applicants were interviewed for the Cultural Arts Commission: · Ms. Sandra Ige · Ms. Soledad Garcia Discussion and appointments to Parking Place and Cultural Arts Commissions Appointments were conducted by ballot, as follows: · Parking Place Commission: Frances Luster and Norm Faria (reappointments) · Cultural Arts Commission: Sandra Ige. Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: To reappoint Frances Luster and Norm Faria to the Parking Place Commission, term expiring December 31, 2006. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: To appoint Sandra Ige to the Cultural Arts Commission, term continuous. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 6. Adjournment Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Submitted by: ~_~ Sylvi/a M. Payne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved[, a or City of South San Francisco SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 2004 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 28, 2004 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:38 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Femekes, Garbarino and Gonzalez Vice Mayor Green and Mayor Matsumoto Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Matsumoto INVOCATION: Pastor Tate Crisp, Good News Chapel PRESENTATIONS · Redwood League Soccer Tournament Winners - South San Francisco Galaxy Mayor Matsumoto joined Mr. David Lucha of the Califomia Youth Soccer Association, team coaches and league president Edwin Arriola, to present first place trophies to the team's sixteen members. · Report on Regional Measure 2 - Representatives of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Water Transit Authority (WTA) Ms. Autumn Bernstein, spoke on behalf of the Bay Area Commuters for Transportation Solution (Yes on Measure 2 campaign committee) and gave a visual presentation on the regional traffic relief plan. Mr. Steve Casselberry, representing the WTA, responded to questions regarding the financing plan if the measure is approved on the March ballot. Mayor Matsumoto asked that Mr. Casselberry provide Council with the WTA's operation plan so that Council will be able to make informed decisions. Councilman Gonzalez stated an informational meeting on the proposed ferry system is being held at Oracle on February 6, at 10:00 am. Mayor Matsumoto requested that the document from WTA be reviewed by the full Council first before a decision is made regarding supporting Measure 2. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson requested Item No. 3 be removed from the Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Community Forum Councilmembers reported on attendance at community events, announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. · Subcommittee Reports Councilman Fernekes reported that the street/facilities naming subcommittee (Femekes/ Matsumoto) reviewed a proposal from the Sister Cities Committee to install a plaque at the entrance to Sister Cities Park. The subcommittee's recommendation is 1) to accept the plaque; 2) founders' names are to be in alphabetical order; 3) the City will build the foundation and install the plaque, and 4) the Sister City Committee will pay for the plaque. There was no objection to the recommendation. Councilman Green reported that the Kaiser Hospital subcommittee (Femekes/Green) met with Kaiser representatives regarding a piece of real estate property that both entities are interested in developing. Kaiser has agreed to look at other sites for development. In reference to the Ballot Measure 2 discussion under "Presentations", Mayor Matsumoto stated she represents the City on CMAQ (Congestion Management & Air Quality Committee), a regional policy committee for the County that looks at issues regarding transportation. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of January 14 and 21, 2004 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of January 28, 2004 in the amount of $2,189,565.79 o Motion to adopt an ordinance adopting a development agreement with Fairfield Residential LLC for the mixed-use transit oriented development near the South San Francisco BART station Item removed from Agenda. Resolution No. 03-2004, authorizing entrance into the California Public Entity Insurance Joint Powers Authority (CPEIA) to allow the City to obtain excess workers compensation insurance coverage and authorizing a policy through CPEIA for approximately $140,444 annually Resolution No. 04-2004, approving the changes to the investment policy and transmittal of the quarterly investment report o Resolution No. 05-2005, accepting funds from Genentech, Inc. to apply toward the purchase of a Fire Department thermal imaging camera and/or portable radios in the amount of $5000 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY, 28, 2004 MINUTES PAGE 2 Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Paul Scannell, 1/15/04, and Greg Cochran, 1/23/04 Motion-Garbarino/Second-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 3. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS o Consideration of appeal of Planning Commission decision to deny a Use Permit Modification to allow sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption at an existing service station at 300 South Airport Boulevard in the Planned Commercial (P-C-L) Zoning District; P03-0045 and UPM03-0001; Applicant: Greiner Service Stations, Inc.; Owner: American River Properties - Public hearing continued from January 14, 2004 Staff report presented by Chief Planner Tom Sparks and Police Lieutenant Jim Thane. Mr. Joseph Campagna, 300 South Airport Boulevard, requested the Planning Commission's decision be overturned. He addressed issues including the contention that there is an over-saturation of liquor licenses in the area of 300 Airport Boulevard, the ABC licensing process, concerns about drinking and driving, and the controversy that approval of this license will open a floodgate of applications by other service station operators. Lt. Thane further discussed interviews that were conducted with numerous hotel operators in the area who are not in support of the proposal. Police ChiefRaffaelli addressed the efforts the police department has made to have licenses revoked or deterred in high crimes areas and that crimes of violence have decreased in those areas. Councilmembers stated their concerns and questioned staff at length regarding the selling of liquor in hotels, eating establishments v. convenience stores, hotel guests bringing liquor in from the outside rather than paying exorbitant hotel prices, justifying a community need, existing liquor licenses and transferring liquor licenses when a business is sold. Councilman Green suggested a temporary license and Chief Raffaelli stated he is not aware that a temporary license is allowed. Mr. Campagna stated he would agree to restrict the sale of alcohol to certain hours and would pull the license if problems occurred. City Attorney Mattas advised Council that such an agreement would not be binding if the property was sold as use permits run with the land. Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: To uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny a Use Permit Modification to allow sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption at an existing service station at 300 South Airport Boulevard. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 9. Motion to waive reading and introduce ordinances a) Repealing SSFMC Chapter 15.08 and adding SSFMC Chapter 15.08, adopting and amending the California Building Code, 2001 Edition REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEET1NG JANUARY, 28, 2004 MINUTES PAGE 3 b) Amending SSFMC Chapter 15.06 and adding SSFMC Chapter 15.06, adopting and amending the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition c) Repealing SSFMC Chapter 15.20 and adding SSFMC Chapter 15.20, adopting and amending the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition d) Repealing SSFMC Chapters 15.24, 15.32 and 15.44 and adopting SSFMC Chapter 15.24, adopting and amending the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition e) Repealing SSFMC Chapter 15.10 and adding SSFMC Chapter 15.10, adopting and amending the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition Repealing SSFMC Chapter 15.16 and adding SSFMC Chapter 15.16, adopting and amending California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition g) Repealing SSFMC Chapter 15.12 and adding SSFMC Chapter 15.12, adopting and amending the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition h) Amending Chapter 15.18 of the SSFMC, to Adopt the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, and to Repeal the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition Motion to open public hearing and continue to February 11, 2004 Public hearing opened. Motion-Garbarino/Second-Femekes: To continue the public hearing (introduction of ordinances adopting various uniform codes) to February 11, 2004. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 10. Discussion: Report on San Mateo County Housing Endowment and Trust (HEAT), governed by a joint powers authority to address the shortage of affordable housing in San Mateo County Staff report presented by Housing and Redevelopment Manager Norma Fragoso. Councilmembers concurred with staff's recommendation that although HEAT is a good idea, there are unanswered capital funding questions that still need to be addressed and that South San Francisco currently has an aggressive low-cost housing program. City Manager Wilson stated that no action was required and that Council's consensus is noted. Mayor Matsumoto stated that she will report to CCAG that South San Francisco is taking a wait and see approach, that there are many questions that need to be answered, and that South San Francisco has more than satisfied any housing requirement. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY, 28, 2004 M1NUTES PAGE 4 CLOSED SESSION 11. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), conference with legal counsel- existing litigation, City of South San Francisco v. WorldCom; and pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b), conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation: one case, significant exposure to litigation Time entered into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: Report fi.om Closed Session: 9:54 p.m. 10:30 p.m., all Councilmembers present Direction given/no action taken on both items ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Submitted by: Sy154a M. Payne, City Cgerk City of South San Francisco Appr~oved: \ Kary'Fl~Iatsumoto, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY, 28, 2004 MINUTES PAGE 5